Debbie Kaminer

May 04, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Policies that favor those with immunity to a contagious disease are a novel concept and have not been used in recent United States history. Because of this, it is important to begin thinking about the legal and policy issues associated with banning employees without immunity to COVID-19 from the workplace and the appropriate balance between an individual's right to work and the public health of the nation.

By Debbie Kaminer

7 minute read

November 05, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Debbie Kaminer discusses a case in which the U.S. Supreme Court recently granted certiorari involving a Muslim teenager's application to work at Abercrombie & Fitch and their refusal to hire her based on her wearing a hijab without notifying Abercrombie that it was for religious reasons.

By Debbie Kaminer

9 minute read

September 24, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Debbie Kaminer writes: The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act has made it significantly easier for employees who are suffering from mental illness to meet the statutory definition of disabled under the ADA. However, this does not necessarily mean that mentally ill employees will ultimately prevail.

By Debbie Kaminer

11 minute read

August 07, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Debbie Kaminer, a professor at Baruch College/CUNY, writes that lawsuits involving claims of religious discrimination can be expensive, time-consuming and stressful for employers and employees alike. These cases often result from misunderstandings and miscommunications and are best addressed with creative solutions.

By Debbie Kaminer

10 minute read

July 24, 2012 | New York Law Journal

Debbie Kaminer, a professor in the Department of Law at the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College/CUNY, writes that employees may be protected under Title II of the ECPA, or the SCA which prohibits employers from accessing their employees' personal online information in an unauthorized manner. However, it is unclear what constitutes "authorized access" as well as how the SCA would apply to job applicants.

By Debbie Kaminer

9 minute read

May 02, 2005 | New York Law Journal

Debbie Kaminer, an associate professor of law at the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College/CUNY, writes that some lower federal courts have stated, or clearly implied, that the duty of cooperation places an obligation on an employee to compromise on his or her religious beliefs.

By Debbie Kaminer

10 minute read